Executive Condos (ECs) occupy the space between HDB BTO flats and private condos — subsidised by the government at launch, built by private developers, and privatised after 10 years. At launch, ECs are priced 15–25% below comparable private condos in the same location. After 5 years MOP, you can sell to Singaporeans and PRs. After 10 years, the EC is fully privatised and can be sold to foreigners at private condo prices. This privatisation upside is the central investment case for EC buyers.
The single most important number this calculator reveals is your eligibility status — specifically, which EC schemes you qualify for and the household income ceiling applicable to your profile. The EC income ceiling is $16,000/month household income, higher than HDB BTO ($7,000 for PLH flats, $14,000 for standard BTO). Many couples earning $12,000–$16,000 household income are too rich for BTO but can still qualify for EC — and the EC price discount over private is substantial at this income level.
The most common mistake EC applicants make is assuming that because they previously owned a subsidised HDB flat, they are ineligible for EC. The rules are nuanced: you may apply for EC if you previously owned a HDB flat and have disposed of it more than 30 months before the EC application date. The eligibility checker handles all these conditions automatically so you can determine your status without reading through pages of HDB circulars.
Use this calculator alongside the HDB Grant Calculator and the Affordability Calculator to determine whether an EC or private condo is the better financial path for your household income and savings profile.